Apple iMac User Manual
iMac
User’s Guide
Includes setup, usage, and
troubleshooting information
for your iMac computer
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Contents
9 Chapter 1: Getting Started
10
What’s in the Box
11
Setting up Your iMac
15
Next Steps
18
Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down
19 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your iMac
20
Front View A
22
Front View B
24
Back View A
26
Back View B
28
Learning About Mac OS X
29
Getting Answers Using Mac Help
30
Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences
31
Connecting a Printer
32
Keeping Your Software Up to Date
33
Connecting to a Network
33
Using the Internet
34
Transferring Files to Another Computer
35
Using Applications
35
When an Application Doesn’t Respond
37 Chapter 3: Using Your iMac
38
Using Mighty Mouse
41
Keyboard Controls
42
Using the Apple Remote and Front Row
47
Using the Built-in iSight Camera
51
Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking
52
Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology
54
Connecting to an Ethernet Network
55
Using Audio Devices
57
Connecting External Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices
59
Using High-Speed Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
61
Connecting FireWire Devices
63
Using Your Optical Drive
68
Securing Your iMac
69 Chapter 4: Installing Memory
70
Installing Additional Memory
77
Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory
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Contents
79 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
80
Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMac
82
Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your iMac
83
Other Problems
86
Locating Your Product Serial Number
87
Using Apple Hardware Test
89 Appendix A: Specifications
91 Appendix B: Safety, Use, and Care Information
91
Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iMac
93
Connectors and Ports
94
Laser Information
94
High-Risk Activities Warning
95
Avoid Hearing Damage
95
Understanding Ergonomics
98
Cleaning Your iMac
98
Carrying Your iMac
98
Apple and the Environment
Contents
7
99 Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet
101
Gathering the Information You Need
10 3
Using Network Setup Assistant to Connect
10 4
Troubleshooting Your Connection
10 7
Communications Regulation Information
111 Index
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Contents
1
Getting Started
Congratulations on purchasing your new iMac.
This chapter contains instructions for setting up
your computer.
Your iMac has been designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right
away. If you have never used an iMac or are new to Macintosh computers, read this
section for instructions on getting started.
Important:
before you plug your computer into a wall socket.
If you are an experienced user, you may already know enough to get started. Make
sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, “Getting to Know Your iMac,” to find
out about the new features of this iMac.
Before you set up your iMac, remove any protective film from the outside of your
computer.
Read all of the installation instructions and safety information (see page 91)
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9
What’s in the Box
Your iMac comes with an Apple keyboard, a Mighty Mouse, an Apple Remote, and an
AC power cord.
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AC power cord
Getting Started
Keyboard
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Apple Remote
Mighty Mouse
Setting up Your iMac
Follow the steps on the next couple of pages to set up your iMac.
Step 1: Pass the power cord through the hole in the stand and plug it into the
power port on the back of your iMac.
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Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable
to the iMac and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or a network.
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If you are joining or setting up a wireless network, see Appendix C, “Connecting to the
Internet,” on page 99.
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Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse cables.
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Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse with your
iMac, see the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to set them up and
use them with your computer.
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Step 4: Press the power (®
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) button to turn on your iMac.
Next Steps
The first time you turn on your iMac, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you
enter your Internet and email information and set up a user on your iMac. If you
already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer files,
applications, and other information from your previous Mac to your new iMac.
Transferring Information to Your iMac
Setup Assistant makes it easy to copy your saved settings, files, and folders from your
old Mac. It shows you exactly how to connect your old Mac to your new Mac to
migrate your network settings, user accounts, documents, photos, applications, and
more. Setup Assistant uses FireWire to transfer your files to your new Mac quickly and
easily—just follow the onscreen instructions.
You need the following to transfer information:
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A standard FireWire cable (6-pin to 6-pin)
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Your old Mac must have Mac OS X version 10.1 or later installed
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Your old Mac must have built-in FireWire and support FireWire Target Disk Mode
Setup Assistant takes you through the process of transferring your information and
doesn’t affect the information on your other Mac. Setup Assistant can transfer:
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User accounts, including preferences and email
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Network settings
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Applications folder
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Files and folders on your main hard disk
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Files and folders on other hard disks
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If you don’t use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your
iMac, you can do it later using Migration Assistant. Open the Applications folder, open
Utilities, and double-click the Migration Assistant icon.
Note:
If you transfer information later using Migration Assistant, make sure FileVault is
turned off on the older computer. To turn off FileVault, choose Apple (
Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions.
Setting Up Your iMac for the Internet
If you didn’t transfer your network settings, Setup Assistant can also take you
through the process of setting up your iMac to connect to the Internet. For home
users, Internet access requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP).
Fees may apply. If you have an Internet account, see Appendix C, “Connecting to the
Internet,” on page 99 for information you’ll need to enter.
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) > System
More Information
If you would like more information, see the following:
To learn about...
Shutting down your iMac or
putting it to sleep
Using the different parts of
your iMac and performing
some common tasks
Finding the additional
information available in the
onscreen help
Using a specific feature of your
iMac or connecting a digital
device
Installing memory Chapter 4, “Installing Memory,” on page 69.
Troubleshooting your iMac if
you have a problem
Chapter 1
Getting Started
See...
“Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down” on page 18.
Chapter 2, “Getting to Know Your iMac,” on page 19.
“Getting Answers Using Mac Help” on page 29.
Chapter 3, “Using Your iMac,” on page 37.
Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting,” on page 79.
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Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It Down
When you have finished working with your iMac, you can put your computer to sleep
or shut it down.
Put Your iMac to Sleep
If you will be away from your iMac for less than a few days, put the computer to sleep.
When your iMac is in sleep, its screen is dark and a small white light below the lowerright corner of the display pulsates. You can quickly wake your iMac and bypass the
startup process.
To put your iMac to sleep quickly, do one of the following:
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Choose Apple (
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Press the power (®
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Choose Apple (
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Press and hold the Play/Pause (’
To wake your iMac, press any key on the keyboard or any button on the Apple Remote.
When the iMac wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings
are exactly as you left them.
Shut Down Your iMac
If you won’t be using your iMac for more than a few days, shut it down. Choose
Apple (
) > Shut Down.
) > Sleep.
) button on the back of the iMac.
) > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer.
) button on the Apple Remote for 3 seconds.
Warning:
disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to start
up from the hard disk.
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Shut down your iMac before moving it. Moving your iMac while the hard
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2
Getting to Know Your iMac
2
This chapter gives you some basic information you’ll
need to know about your iMac.
Read on for an overview of the different parts of your iMac and the features of
Mac OS X, including information about common tasks such as getting answers when
you need help, customizing the way your desktop looks, connecting to a printer, using
the Internet, and more.
For the Latest Information
Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software,
images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you see on your screen.
The Apple website, at www.apple.com, links you to the latest Apple news, free
downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for your iMac.
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of
Apple’s products on the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support.
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Front View A
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Getting to Know Your iMac
Slot-loading
optical disc drive
Built-in
speakers
Power indicator
light
Remote rest
Volume controls
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Media Eject key
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Mighty MouseApple Remote
Chapter 2
Slot-loading optical disc drive
Your iMac has a SuperDrive, which can read CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, standard
audio discs, DVD discs, and DVD movies. The SuperDrive can also write music,
documents, and other digital files to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD+R
Double Layer (DL) discs.
Built-in speakers
Listen to music, movies, games, and multimedia.
Power indicator light
A white light indicates your iMac is in sleep. When your iMac is on, this light is off.
Remote rest
On the right side of your iMac under the optical disk drive there’s an internal
magnet so you can stow the Apple Remote when you’re not using it.
Apple Keyboard
Adjust the volume or eject a disc using keyboard controls.
Mighty Mouse
Use the programmable, multibutton mouse with its innovative scroll ball to click,
squeeze, and scroll through documents, web pages, or other content.
Apple Remote
Control your music, photos, and videos from across the room with the easy-touse 6-button remote and Front Row.
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Front View B
Built-in
microphone
Built-in
infrared (IR)
receiver
Ambient light
sensor
Built-in
speakers
USB ports
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Apple
Keyboard
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Built-in
iSight camera
Camera
indicator light
Camera indicator light
A green indicator light illuminates when the camera on your iMac is displaying
video or when Photo Booth is open.
Built-in iSight camera
Video conference with friends, family, and colleagues over broadband using the
iChat AV application or snap pictures with the Photo Booth application.
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Built-in microphone
Record sounds directly on your iMac or talk with friends live over broadband
using the included iChat AV application.
Built-in infrared (IR) receiver
Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to work seamlessly with
your iMac.
Ambient light sensor
Detects a room’s ambient light and automatically adjusts the brightness of the
power indicator light, according to the light available, when the iMac is in sleep.
Built-in speakers
Listen to music, movies, games, and multimedia.
Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 1.1 ports on the Apple Keyboard
Connect low-power USB 1.1 devices, such as your mouse, to your iMac
computer’s keyboard. (There are also three high-speed USB 2.0 ports on the
back of your iMac.)
Back View A
Mini-DVI port
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Ethernet port
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(10/100/1000Base-T)
Audio line-in port
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Headphone out/
optical
out
optical audio
out port
USB 2.0 ports (3)
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FireWire 400 ports (2)
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Mini-DVI (video out) port
Use a Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter to connect your iMac to an Apple flat-panel
display or other display that has a DVI connector. Connect to an external monitor
or projection device that uses a VGA connector with a Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter.
You can also use a Mini-DVI to Video Adapter for composite and S-video support
to connect to a TV, VCR, or other video device. Adapters are available at
www.apple.com/store.
Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T)
Connect to a high-speed 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet network, connect a DSL or
cable modem, or connect to another computer and transfer files. The Ethernet
port automatically detects other Ethernet devices.
Audio line-in port
Input audio to your iMac from a line-level microphone or other audio equipment.
Headphone out/optical audio out port
Connect headphones or other sound output devices. Or connect your iMac to a
receiver, home theater system, or other digital audio equipment using an optical
audio cable with a mini-plug jack.
Three USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports
Connect a modem, iPod, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, and more to
your iMac.
Two FireWire 400 ports
Connect high-speed external devices, such as a digital video camera or an
external storage device.
Back View B
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Power port
Security slot
Power button
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Memory access
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Power port
Connect your iMac computer’s power cord.
Security slot
Attach a lock and cable to prevent theft (available at www.apple.com/store).
Power button
Turn on your iMac or put it to sleep. Press and hold to reset during
troubleshooting.
Memory access
Your iMac comes with at least 512 megabytes (MB) of 667 MHz, PC2-5300 Double
Data Rate 2 (DDR2) SO-DIMMs. You can add more memory to your iMac, up to a
total of 2 GB. For more information about installing memory, see “Installing
Additional Memory” on page 70.
AirPort Extreme wireless technology (inside)
Connect to a wireless network using the built-in AirPort Extreme technology in
your iMac.
Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR wireless technology (inside)
Connect wireless devices, such as Bluetooth mobile phones, PDAs, printers, and
the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse (you can purchase an
Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse at www.apple.com/store).
Learning About Mac OS X
Your iMac comes with Mac OS X “Tiger” and the award-winning iLife suite of
applications. You can learn more about Mac OS X and iLife in the Welcome to Tiger
booklet that came with your iMac. Also open Mac Help (see page 29) and browse the
information there. You’ll find plenty of information for new users, experienced users,
and people switching to the Mac. If you experience any problems while using
Mac OS X, see the troubleshooting tips in the back of this book or choose Help >
Mac Help from the menu bar at the top of the screen.
Mac OS X includes:
 Spotlight, a powerful search engine that automatically indexes all of your files
 Dashboard, an interface for putting handy “widgets” or mini-applications at your
fingertips
 Exposé, which tiles and neatly displays all your open applications
For information about software applications compatible with Mac OS X, or to read
more about Mac OS X, check the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx.
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Getting Answers Using Mac Help
Most of the information about using your iMac is available in Mac Help.
To open Mac Help:
1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen).
2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help).
3 Click in the search field, type a question, and press Return on your keyboard.
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Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences
You can quickly make your desktop look the way you want using System Preferences.
Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.
As you get to know your iMac, explore the other system preferences. System
Preferences is your command center for most settings on your iMac. For more
information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for “System Preferences” or for the
name of a specific preference.
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